Just a few days ago, our staff was weeding in our trial gardens when they noticed what looked like a leaf hanging under the shed door. Curious, he took a closer look. There, dangling precariously just above the ground, was a tiny green chrysalis. And sure enough, our trials and research coordinator identified it as […]
What is the first thing you think of when you hear, “wasp”? Was it yellow jacket, hornet, fear, nuisance, pain? What about beneficial wasps? Have you heard of them? What do you think they do? For many the concept of a “beneficial wasp” is entirely foreign and difficult to believe. There are actually thousands of […]
Bioswales and their smaller, residential cousin, rain gardens, offer similar benefits to mitigating stormwater runoff. Both offer low or limited-impact development (LID) options to storm sewers that allow stormwater to naturally permeate back into native or urban landscapes. When properly implemented, bioswales and rain gardens divert rainwater and floodwater away from impermeable areas to those […]
Celebrating Colorado Pollinator Month Applewood Seed Company’s trial gardens showcase a diverse array of pollinators As spring turns into summer in the Colorado Rockies, the native pollinators are hard at work collecting pollen and nectar from wildflowers. We at Applewood Seed Company are continuously improving our wildflower varieties to benefit our local Colorado pollinators and […]
Wildflowers inspire the oohs and aahs of spring and summer with their vibrant colors and sweet fragrances. But they’re more than just beautiful. They provide many benefits to the world around us. Wildflowers are native to where they grow, meaning they’re conditioned to thrive there. They require less water and fertilizer, are less prone to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2021) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $1.7 million in grants to conserve monarch butterflies and other insect pollinators in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The grants will generate $3.3 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of […]
Welcome to part two of Applewood Seed Company’s in-depth look at our native bees. Today we’ll be focusing on bees that live more solitary lives than their bumblebee cousins. Click here to read about the social lives of native bumblebees in the first part of the biodiversity series. The European honeybee, which is a non-native […]
Say hello to our 2021 new flower seed additions! We are introducing 4 new wildflower varieties include American Basketflower, Sweet Joe Pyeweed, Wingstem, and False Aster plus entirely new mixes designed for flower plantings under and around solar panels on solar farms. The American Basketflower is named after the basket weave-like pattern of the flower […]
Happy New Year from your Friends at Applewood Seed! We are pleased to present the new 2021 Applewood Seed Co. Seed Catalog. We have added four new items for 2021. You will find a brief summary of these items in the “New Products for 2021” on the third page of the catalog. New wildflower varieties […]
As we head into the New Year, we want to thank all our customers, vendors, and their families for their continued support. We can’t flourish without your support, and we look forward to fulfilling your wildflower requests in 2021. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and stay safe and healthy in the New Year.
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